Peterson Contention 33 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.81' · 10 m

Disp.

9,300 lbs · 4,218 kg

First year

1976

The Contention 33 represents a pivotal moment in the 1970s yachting scene, where the raw speed of offshore racing began to merge with the structural integrity required for serious cruising. Designed by the legendary Doug Peterson and built by Southern Ocean Shipyard (SOS) in Poole, England, the vessel is a production evolution of the 1976 One Ton Cup winner. While many IOR (International Offshore Rule) designs of this era were criticized for being "twitchy" or difficult to handle, the Contention 33 earned a reputation for a more balanced hull form that remains a favorite among "performancecruiser" enthusiasts today. Southern Ocean Shipyard utilized their expertise in highstandard GRP construction to turn a championshipwinning pedigree into a robust, seakindly vessel capable of crossing oceans.